| A | B |
| initially built the Great Wall of China | Qin Dynasty |
| developed the Chinese writing system that uses symbols | Shang Dynasty |
| the Silk Road trade route develop | Han Dynasty |
| developed bronze weapons | Shang Dynasty |
| created the concept of the Mandate of Heaven which grants the ruler the right to rule | Zhou Dynasty |
| developed civil service system | Han Dynasty |
| Civil Service System | all are entitled to test for government jobs |
| used legalist principles that resulted in a short term rule for the dynasty because the people didn't like the treatment | Qin |
| rise and fall of ruling families | dynastic cycle |
| Qin dynasty | banned Confucian books |
| the trade routes between eastern China and the Middle East/Europe | Silk Road |
| Golden Ages | Tang/Song dynasties |
| Kublai Khan led with Marco Polo as advisor | Mongol Dynasty |
| Built up navy and Forbidden City | Ming Dynasty |